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Introduction to the Alexander technique : a practical guide for actors / Bill Connington.

By: Material type: TextSeries: Acting essentialsPublisher: London, England : Zed Books, 2020Distributor: [London, England] : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2021Edition: First editionDescription: 1 online resource (xv, 158 pages)Content type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781350052970
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: No titleDDC classification:
  • 792.02/8 23
LOC classification:
  • PN2075 .C75 2020eb
Online resources: Available additional physical forms:
  • Also published in print.
Contents:
Introduction Week -- 1. Your Body Week -- 2. Your Breath Week -- 3. Your Voice Week -- 4. Your Movement Week -- 5. Mental-Physical Resistance Week -- 6. The Mind-Body Connection Week -- 7. Classes, Rehearsals, and Auditions Week -- 8. Performance Conclusion Index
Summary: "Introduction to the Alexander Technique is the first textbook about the Alexander Technique written specially for undergraduates. Part of the Acting Essentials series, this eight-week program can be taught over the course of half a semester, a full semester, or dipped into as needed to address students' issues with physicality, movement, breathing, voice and performance habits. The Alexander Technique has been a vital part of training for performers since the early 20th century. It is a core part of the curriculum at most acting conservatories and in many BFA programs. Sometimes considered purely a movement discipline, the Alexander Technique in fact takes into consideration the entire person--mind, body, emotions, and imagination. Introduction to the Alexander Technique addresses the student's self as a whole and is suitable for beginning acting students in any academic setting, including those who take performance classes as an elective. The book also includes more than 150 practical, easy-to-follow exercises that help students reduce tension and improve their alignment, flexibility and poise. The textbook is supported by a range of online videos demonstrating key exercises described throughout the book"-- Provided by publisher.
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Introduction Week -- 1. Your Body Week -- 2. Your Breath Week -- 3. Your Voice Week -- 4. Your Movement Week -- 5. Mental-Physical Resistance Week -- 6. The Mind-Body Connection Week -- 7. Classes, Rehearsals, and Auditions Week -- 8. Performance Conclusion Index

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"Introduction to the Alexander Technique is the first textbook about the Alexander Technique written specially for undergraduates. Part of the Acting Essentials series, this eight-week program can be taught over the course of half a semester, a full semester, or dipped into as needed to address students' issues with physicality, movement, breathing, voice and performance habits. The Alexander Technique has been a vital part of training for performers since the early 20th century. It is a core part of the curriculum at most acting conservatories and in many BFA programs. Sometimes considered purely a movement discipline, the Alexander Technique in fact takes into consideration the entire person--mind, body, emotions, and imagination. Introduction to the Alexander Technique addresses the student's self as a whole and is suitable for beginning acting students in any academic setting, including those who take performance classes as an elective. The book also includes more than 150 practical, easy-to-follow exercises that help students reduce tension and improve their alignment, flexibility and poise. The textbook is supported by a range of online videos demonstrating key exercises described throughout the book"-- Provided by publisher.

Also published in print.

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